Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp

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  • Summary: Follow the fantastic adventures of two very cool pop-stars in HiHi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp. A massive writer's block is thwarting the girls' attempts to finish their new album. Frustrated, Ami and Yumi kick a dusty amplifier, releasing a genie! Using the genie as a guide andFollow the fantastic adventures of two very cool pop-stars in HiHi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp. A massive writer's block is thwarting the girls' attempts to finish their new album. Frustrated, Ami and Yumi kick a dusty amplifier, releasing a genie! Using the genie as a guide and helper, Ami and Yumi collect musical notes from 10 time periods. Playing as Ami or Yumi, you solve challenging puzzles, battle scary enemies and unlock minigames in single-player or two-player wireless co-op mode. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. Play Magazine
    70
    A tad repetitious but always extra caffienated. [Aug 2006, p.65]
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  2. AceGamez
    70
    Sure, this is a button-bashing fist-fest with a gimmick that you may or may not appreciate, but if you're a fan of the show, then Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie & the Amp is worth picking up.
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  3. Worth Playing
    67
    Don't come into Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp expecting too much, and you'll be satisfied with what you get – a fun, short brawling romp that is reasonably well-suited to portable play.
  4. Digital Entertainment News
    60
    A brawler with good ideas looking for a slightly forgiving player to see the potential in there.
  5. Game Informer
    58
    Random button pressing will get you farther than most attempts at strategy, and getting locked into long combo animations is a "feature" that makes me just want to die. [Sept. 2006, p.100]
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  6. Nintendo Power
    45
    Unfortunately, not even cupid's arrow can reconcile my disdain for the DS side-scrolling brawler that bears the name of the object of my affection. [Aug 2006, p.87]
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  7. Modojo
    20
    There are a few collectibles to unlock in the game, as well as a couple of mini-games that are worth a look, but, sadly, that means having to endure the main game and its unforgivable flaws. Ami and Yumi deserve better than this licensed garbage.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. OpieTheKittyCat
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME! My 5th favorite game of all time I just love it! It should not get bad or mixed reviews this game is so good to have bad orI LOVE THIS GAME! My 5th favorite game of all time I just love it! It should not get bad or mixed reviews this game is so good to have bad or mixed ratings.… Expand
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 22, 2016
    10
    I actually give this a 10 cause how fun and replay value. The game does have very minor flaws but there blocked out by the pros. This game is amazing!
  4. GoyoG.
    Jul 5, 2006
    9
    I think the 2d/3d style is unique & looks awesome! It looks great (like the show but in cell-shaded 3d) and it plays great. The world needed I think the 2d/3d style is unique & looks awesome! It looks great (like the show but in cell-shaded 3d) and it plays great. The world needed a "rock & roll brawler" and now it has one. This team should make INVADER ZIM using the same artists!… Expand
  5. Dr.Cruel
    Jul 20, 2006
    9
    Fairly interesting, fun game. My young cousin bought it for $20 and for that price it's worth it - you make music with four strings, Fairly interesting, fun game. My young cousin bought it for $20 and for that price it's worth it - you make music with four strings, which translate into fight moves. It's cute, and very Japanese. Granted it's not an in-depth strategy title, and won't compare with Advance Wars or the like. But if you're an 8 year old girl (like my cousin is) you'll be challenged by and really enjoy it.… Expand

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#79 Best DS Game of 2006
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#47 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
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#51 Most Shared DS Game of 2006